The Talent Equation Podcast Episode 1 The 'commodification' of children in sport - Mark O'Sullivan
Feb 24, 2017
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Talent ID for Under-Fives
- Mark O'Sullivan noticed an advertisement for a talent ID day for under-fives.
- He criticized the club for commodifying children, leading to the event's cancellation.
Flawed Talent ID System
- Current talent identification practices resemble a flawed system.
- Many children are evaluated, and only the select few who succeed are deemed worthy, ignoring ethical considerations.
Serious Training Request
- A father approached O'Sullivan, requesting more serious training for his seven-year-old son.
- O'Sullivan questioned the origin of this desire, highlighting the influence of external pressures on children.